Jack Rustig by Frederick Marryat

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Author Marryat, Frederick, 1792-1848
Illustrator Braakensiek, Joh. (Johan Coenraad), 1858-1940
Translator Dragt, A. J. van
Title Jack Rustig
Credits Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team
Summary "Jack Rustig" by Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers around young Jack Rustig, the child of a well-to-do couple who face challenges related to parenting and education. As Jack grows up, his intelligent yet mischievous nature leads to various lessons about authority, freedom, and the rights of individuals. The opening of the book introduces us to Mr. Nicodemus Rustig, a wealthy gentleman who indulges in philosophical musings on the rights of man, while his wife finds comfort in her card games. Their peaceful life is disrupted when they finally have a son, Jack, who soon displays a strong-willed character. The narrative illustrates the contrasts in Jack's upbringing, as Mr. Rustig's philosophical ideals and his wife's leniency shape Jack into a boy who both charms and challenges those around him. Early events, such as an injury and a visit from the family doctor, set the stage for the evolving dynamics in their household and hint at the conflicts Jack will face as he grows older. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Sea stories
Subject Poor -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 16063
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 11, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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